How to Make Food Safety Standards Work for Your Farm

By Natalie Fullerton

With the many state and federal regulations surrounding our food system, it is no wonder the United States has one of the safest food supplies in the world. Even so, we are still affected by foodborne illness outbreaks. Paying close attention to details, as simple as hand washing, can save people from getting sick or even dying. For access to information and resources for establishing a farm food safety plan – a set of basic guidelines for assuring safe food* products come from your farm – CLICK HERE to print or download the Kansas Rural Center’s Food Safety resource document.